Othello's Transformation Analysis

How and why does Othello transform from the start of the play to the end?
At the start of the play in Act 1 scene ii, Othello is portrayed as a powerful person with poetic eloquence. This is shown when he addresses the court when defending himself against accusations from Brabantio after Iago and Rodrigo tell him that Othello and Desdemona are married: “my parts, my title, and my perfect soul”. Here, he refers to his power or “title” and his good morals or “soul”. His heroism is exaggerated through his eloquent speech and listing of qualities. Also, in this speech to the court he refers to them as “most potent, grave and reverend signiors” which is very flattering and although he is being accused and ridiculed by Brabantio he maintains a calm front and instead of reacting with
The image of Othello refusing to fight is very noble and almost Christ –like, showing that he is in fact a hero. While Cassio and Iago are disrespectful towards their wives and other women, Othello is very respectful and empowering when referring to his wife, Desdemona. In Act 2 scene ii, Othello refers to Desdemona with “O my fair warrior.” This is unusual as in the Elizabethan times the term “warrior” would often be used to describe men as it connotes strength whereas women were seen as weak and submissive. This shows how Othello not only loves Desdemona, but values and respects her as a woman. In Act 1 scene ii when Othello is speaking before the court and the men in the room are speaking about Desdemona, he asks for her to have a voice: “Send for the lady… and let her speak of me before her father.” The definite article “the” before lady shows her importance and empowers her, showing that Othello respects her